A front entryway can say a lot about a home! When guests walks in, they know what to expect by the mood you create. Is it elegant or casual? Is there a spot for them to put their shoes and coats, or do they leave them on? Is it well-lit or is there a moody ambiance? No matter the mood you choose, make sure you’re intentional about it! With a few …
Bathrooms are spaces that often go overlooked, but when they’re spruced up, they add some serious value to your home! Remodeling can take loads of time and effort (not to mention money), but giving your bathroom a facelift doesn’t have to. These simple tips can give you the bathroom of your dreams. 1. Organize The last thing you want to deal with …
Whether you’re building or renovating, understanding your lighting options and making smart choices will completely transform the way your kitchen looks and feels. Keep in mind - your kitchen will look best with multiple types of lighting! One light overhead just won’t do the room justice - and it probably won’t give off enough light to cook …
Do you have a hallway that feels disconnected from the rest of your home? Does it feel like dead space that could be more useful or interesting, but you’re unsure what to do? We get it. Hallways can often be long and dark and usually have little open wall or floor space. But that doesn’t mean it has to be dull, dead space! This article will cover …
Ceiling fans can change your life - or at the very least your outlook on life - with just a flip of the switch on a hot, stuffy, muggy day. There’s something magical about the way they can change the entire way a room feels, making it comfortable in seconds. But what happens when this miracle-worker of a ceiling fixture starts affecting the …
Did you know: The light in your house could be the cause of your depression symptoms?Have you ever noticed yourself feeling a little bluer during the winter months? If so, you may have experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is quite common in most people. SAD is a specific type of depression that is affected by the changing weather or …
Have you ever asked yourself ‘why do I have a headache’ when you’ve been in the house all day? It could be caused by external or internal factors including physical health deficiencies, bright light, loud noises, or allergens and strong odors. At Hånsen Lighting, we spend a lot of time in-store helping you choose the perfect lighting for your …
What is your relationship with light? Does your brain first think of the sun radiating light and heat? How it naturally influences the details of how life comes to be? The role it plays in biology, impacting the life cycle? Or does your mind automatically go to a lightbulb that radiates artificial light 24 hours, if needed?Have you ever …
Whether you're interested in designing a new space or upgrading your current one, there are some very important lighting design ideas to keep in mind. Lighting can be the make or break of a beautiful, efficient, and functional space that you will either want to spend all your time in or be dying to get out of. If you follow these simple …
You know that feeling when you wake up on a summer morning and the sunlight is gleaming through your window? The day is brighter, your mind is clearer, and you can pretty much do anything. What about when the sun finally appears after a rainy day and you’re instantly filled with a sense of warmth and happiness? Why does this happen? Why …